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Lacson: PNP Denial Should End Illegal Data-Gathering Using NTF-ELCAC Funds

August 7, 2021

The denial by the Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership that it authorized reported "census" activities in some barangays using funds of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) should put an end to such data-gathering, Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson said Saturday.

Lacson said he cannot simply disregard such reports since he is the principal sponsor of the NTF-ELCAC's budget in the Senate - especially if the reports originate from the PNP's own field commanders.

"The PNP’s denial should put a stop to the illegal data gathering activities on 30% of the country’s local population. As the Senate’s principal sponsor of the NTF-ELCAC budget, I cannot simply disregard a pattern of such reports coming from their own field commanders," Lacson, who headed the PNP from 1999 to 2001, said in a post on his Twitter account.

On Friday, the PNP issued a statement "categorically and vehemently" denying that it misused the NTF-ELCAC funds by using it to conduct census in different barangays nationwide.  

 

It said it is implementing the "Intensified Cleanliness Policy" including "cleanliness in the community," while deepening police-community relations programs to protect the community, especially the youth, "from falling prey to syndicates and being recruited by communist fronts."

The PNP also said everything it is doing in relation to the NTF-ELCAC funds is "above board" and that it welcomes any investigation that may be conducted.  

But Lacson maintained that if there is any clear misuse of the NTF-ELCAC's funds, he will join Sen. Franklin Drilon's call to scrap the reported P40-billion proposed appropriations under the 2022 National Expenditure Program.

"I will even request the Office of the Ombudsman to conduct a motu propio investigation," he added.

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August 5, 2021

Corruption, Overregulation, Vindictiveness: Three Big NOs under Lacson Presidency

    No corruption, no overregulation, no vindictiveness. These are three of the things Filipinos can expect from a Lacson presidency in 2022.

    Sen. Panfilo Lacson stressed this Thursday as he detailed various aspects of good governance - including the business climate and the anti-drug war - under his watch.

    "I'll be unforgiving especially on acts of corruption. It’s a crime against the Filipino people. We have so many tax measures yet we see people stealing from government coffers. That should not be forgiven," Lacson, who has exposed cases of corruption in the Senate, said in an interview on ANC.

    Lacson also said he will not allow overregulation of businesses by the government, saying overregulation presents temptations for the corrupt to demand grease money.

    He said the government should leave the business sector alone but enforce the laws, and step in if there are excesses by some in the business sector. "Leave the business sector alone but enforce the laws," he said.

    On the other hand, Lacson said he will not tolerate vindictiveness toward those who crossed paths with him, saying one could not move forward if he or she keeps looking back.

    "You try walking forward while looking backward. Matatapilok ka (You will trip). You cannot go forward if you keep looking back," he said.

    Meanwhile, Lacson said that while anti-illegal drug operations will continue, it will be holistic.

    "As Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III said, it will be holistic. The Duterte administration focused on law enforcement, that's why we see so many killings, mostly of those wearing slippers. Like the Senate President said, we should focus on prevention and rehabilitation, not just law enforcement. Law enforcement is just one component of the drug war. Papatay tayo ng papatay ng tao (We will just see so many deaths) without really seeing a positive resolution of the drug problem," he said.

    For his part, Sotto said he is offering a holistic approach that "cannot be just enforcement with police and prosecution which is not successful at this point."

    "There must be heavy programs on prevention and rehabilitation," Sotto added.

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Ang Adbokasiya ng PARTIDO REPORMA

Ang Adbokasiya ng PARTIDO REPORMA

PARTIDO REPORMA seeks to achieve its objectives and programs based on these principles.

◽️People’s Sovereignty and Democracy

PARTIDO REPORMA upholds the principle that sovereignty resides in the people, when the people clearly indicate their rejection of the status quo, they have the right to seek effective reforms.

◽️Social Justice and Responsibility

PARTIDO REPORMA rejects the concentration of the nation’s wealth and power of the privileged few. To that end, the party shall work with the government to create an inclusive economy that shall give Filipinos access to quality and affordable education, decent livelihood, dignified housing, and effective healthcare services.

◽️Environmental Awareness

PARTIDO REPORMA supports the policy of sustainable development by promoting environment friendly socio-economic activities, and subscribes to the policy that each generation recognizes its obligation of stewardship over natural resources and ecosystems for and on behalf of future generations.

◽️Decentralization and Devolution of Powers

PARTIDO REPORMA believes that genuine decentralization and devolution of powers to local governments will bring the government closer. Decentralization and devolution will also bring a better and efficient response to the people, which will create a more vibrant and truly democratic nation.

◽️Strong Economic Foundation

PARTIDO REPORMA recognizes that its vision cannot be realized without first building a strong economic foundation. With this in mind, the party shall pursue policies which are conducive to businesses, investments, and employment. All of these shall be distributed to the provinces and peripheries. It will also empower localities to pursue their respective comparative and competitive advantages so that strong local economies will be the bedrock of a strong national economy.

◽️Voters Education

PARTIDO REPORMA recognizes the importance of convincing eligible Filipinos to register as voters so that they can make their voices heard through the ballot box. Hence, Voters Education was included in the advocacy, part of which is the identification of the traits and characteristics that the next President must have. This is of paramount importance due to the unparalleled challenges that our nation must successfully overcome and the need for effective leadership to accomplish this objective. We need to choose the right leader for the difficult job of steering our nation safely away from the crisis we find ourselves in.

GENERAL PLATFORM

PARTIDO REPORMA will actively work towards good governance, responsible government, and distribution of expanded opportunities to the provinces. To attain this goal, PARTIDO REPORMA is guided by its FIVE PILLARS: 

1. GENERAL WELFARE AND HAPPINESS OF THE PEOPLE

2. HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE

3. RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF EVERYONE

4. BALANCED AND HEALTHFUL ECOLOGY

5. INCLUSIVENESS

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